Winnipeg 
The Fall Fair at Red River Exhibition Park
September is a great time to visit and travel across Manitoba as the leaves are just starting to turn amber and gold, with plenty of fun summer activities.
Listed below are just 50 of the many things to do during September in Manitoba.
1. Free Parks Admission
Manitobans can enjoy free entry to provincial parks until March 31, 2026. While park vehicle passes will not be required for the 2025 season, camping reservation fees continue to apply
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2. 4P Festival
Enjoy a weekend full of fun, family, festivities, friends, and fireworks – something for everyone to enjoy! August 29 to September 1, 2025.
3. Barkfest
Celebrate everything dogs at Barkfest, a weekend-long festival of fun. – September 20 – 21, 2025
4. Souris Scarecrow Days
Save the date for the 2025 edition of Souris Scarecrow Days. – September 26 – 28, 2025
5. Teulon Pumpkinfest
Teulon’s signature fall celebration, the Pumpkinfest will feature pancake breakfast, children’s activities, entertainment, a vendor market, food, live music, a petting zoo, a dog show and more! — September 20, 2025
6. Trek the Crow Wing Trail
This 191 km long trail, the longest section of the Trans Canada Trail in Manitoba, connects Emerson to Winnipeg through the municipalities of Emerson, Franklin, De Salaberry, St-Pierre-Jolys, Niverville, Ritchot and the Roseau River First Nation. The Crow Wing Trail offers unlimited opportunities for nature lovers, birders, artists, historians, photographers, cyclists and explorers.
7. Pineridge Hollow Fall Fair
Join us for a weekend of fall fun! Enjoy live entertainment on our Fall Fair mainstage, the outdoor Pop-up Pub, a weekend-long Farmer’s Market, food trucks, hay rides through the forest, carnival games, photo ops & more! September 12 – 14, 2025
8. Under The Boardwalk Show ‘N Shine
The Gimli Car Club’s annual car show returns to the Winnipeg Beach Main Street on September 20, 2025.
9. Camp at the Delta Beach
Located on the southmost rim of Lake Manitoba, Delta Beach is a popular destination for day-trippers as well as campers. Lake Manitoba is Canada’s thirteenth-largest lake and the world’s 33rd largest freshwater lake. The campsites were refurbished and the amenities updated, so this is a great time to go camping.
10. African Movie Festival in Manitoba
The African Movie Festival in Manitoba is the premier event celebrating the best of African cinema! Get ready to immerse yourself in a thrilling cinematic experience like no other, as we showcase the finest films from across the African continent, as well as from Africans in Canada, the USA, Europe, and beyond. — September 15 – 21, 2025
11. Double B Ag Fest
Double B Ag Fest features rodeo, midway, parade, fireworks, and more. Enjoy three days jam-packed with adventure from September 5 – 7, 2025.
12. Nuit Blanche
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is a free nighttime exploration and celebration of contemporary art that takes place on the opening Saturday of Culture Days. — September 27, 2025
13. Hike the Millennium Trail
The Millennium Trail is a 15 km loop around the City of Thompson and is open to hike or bike or mountain bike during the summer months. This trail will take you along boreal forests in addition to giving you a flavour of the city. As you walk along the city’s sidewalks and walking paths see what the City has to offer.
14. Doc Walker
Catch the award-winning country duo on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM at PW Enns Centennial Concert Hall, Winkler, MB. With decades of hits and chart-topping singles, this is a show you won’t want to miss! – September 6, 2025
15. Attend the Banjo Bowl
Watch the Winnipeg Blue Bombers go head-to-head with the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the annual Banjo Bowl. – September 6, 2025
16. StarDust Drive-In & Campground
Watch movies on the Big Screen under the stars. The Stardust Drive-in Theatre operates Friday-Sundays. Located next to the theatre is a campground with 14 full-service campsites.
17. Thin AIR 2025
THIN AIR / Livres en fête is an annual fall celebration of books and writing. Discover some of the most exciting new books, both English and French, from writers across Canada. September 20 – 28, 2025
18. Le Burger Week
Find the Perfect Burger to Satisfy Your Cravings at the annual Le Burger Week. — September 1 to 7, 2025
19. See World’s Largest Coca-Cola Can
Visit Portage la Prairie to catch a glimpse of the World’s Largest Coca-Cola Can. This towering structure is located on the southwest corner of the parking lot at CanadInns Hotel. First constructed as a water tower by Manitoba Iron Works Limited in 1905 in Winnipeg, this 85-foot (26-metre) structure was relocated to its present site and later re-branded by Coca-Cola.
20. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
Get tickets to the hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical®. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. — September 19, 2025
21. Reunion Days
The entire museum comes alive with tons of great ol’-fashioned fun like threshing, sawmill, blacksmith, rope making & spinning demos, antique tractor parades, ‘kiddie’ activities including barrel train rides, fun hands-on interactive stations like corn grinding, the popular Kid’s Zone Activity Centre, etc. and a petting zoo! Celebrate Reunion Days on September 5 & 6, 2025.
Reunion Days
22. Dawson Trail Days
Held annually during Labour Day long weekend, this festival features a parade, midway rides, music, a kids’ zone, competitions, and fireworks. — September 12 – 13, 2025
23. Movie in the Park
Join Culture Days in Selkirk on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Selkirk Park for an evening of community and fun. Enjoy campfires, storytelling, and bannock-making starting at 6:00 PM, followed by a free outdoor screening of Lilo & Stitch (2025) at 7:30 PM—just bring a blanket or chair and dress for the weather.
24. Run for the Hills
Treherne Marathon is considered to be one of the toughest 5k & 10k run on the prairies, which takes you to the beautiful and scenic Eastern-most edge of the Tiger Hills. — September 21, 2025
25. Red River Paddle Challenge
The Red River Paddle Challenge is a 45-kilometre long-distance paddling race on the Red River beginning in Winnipeg and ending downriver in Lockport. The event is open to all paddle craft. — September 20 – 21, 2025
26. Manitoba Mega Train
Come and see every size of model train possible, everything from Z to G including an indoor ride-on train in 1,700 square foot building plus commercial and private sellers. — September 27 – 28, 2025
27. Waterworld Art Fair
Dive into the inspiration that drives the works of over 30 artists! Take in dozens of media, styles, and voices that artists use to describe their love for and experience with a world of water. Relaxed, self-paced, and in the heart of beach-loving Gimli, this show and sale will give you lots of opportunities to talk to artists, learn about the processes they use, and enjoy the view from the ballroom of the Lakeview Hotel. — September 26 – 28, 2025
28. Race the North Face
Are you ready to Race the North Face Brandon Hills? This is a challenging race with 1o km, 25 km and 50 km courses. – September 6, 2025
29. Festival of Joy
The 4th Annual Festival of Joy is a family event of fun, games, sports, music, trivia, food, and presentations that highlight the diverse cultures in the community. — September 6, 2025
30. Prairie Wires Modular 2025
On September 19 and 20, electronic musicians of all styles—classical to punk—and everything in between will converge in Brandon, Manitoba for two jam-packed days of free concerts, a free public open-house symposium, and free interactive activities across 6 unique events throughout several locations in Downtown Brandon and on Brandon University campus. September 19-20, 2025
31. Explore Riding Mountain
A number of guided tours of the Riding Mountain Nation Park are offered this summer. The tours are free to attend.
32. Manitoba Fibre Festival
Attend a unique gathering of all things fibre-related, including vendors, workshops, demonstrations, and a curated fibre art show. – September 5 – 6, 2025
33. Gimli Blues Festival
Gimli Blues Festival features some of Manitoba’s best blues artists. – September 5 – 6, 2025
Gimli Blues Festival
34. Migratory Bird Weekend
Celebrate migration at Oak Hammock Marsh. – September 27 – 28, 2025
35. Cross Some Suspension Bridges
It is fall season, and what better way to combine some adventure into your fall colour hike than to cross a suspension bridge?
36. Highway 3.14 BBQ Competition
Join us at the Suncatch in Morden for a day of BBQ, Friendly Competition, and stellar local bands! — September 6, 2025
37. MSRA Toy Run
Manitoba Street Rod Association (MSRA) is holding their 31st Annual Toy Run! Visit this exciting event to check out all the hot rods, classics, muscle cars, all for a great cause! – September 14, 2025
38. Have a Wood-Fired Pizza
If you are visiting Steinbach, head to Chinos Bistro at the Sunshine Greenhouse to try their wood fired Pizza. These are made from scratch in-house, from the sauces to the pizza dough.
39. Fall on the Farm
Fall on the Farm is an annual festival at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Step back in time and relive the life of early Mennonite settlers to Manitoba. Watch traditional demonstrations, eat tasty Mennonite food, ride the barrel train, and visit the many buildings and monuments throughout the village. – September 1, 2025
40. Harvest Moon Festival
Now in its 18th year, the annual Harvest Moon Festival features wonderful music, delicious locally sourced food, educational workshops, Fair Trade Fair and Farmer’s Market, and Kids’ fun! – September 12 – 14, 2025
41. Enjoy a Train Ride
Book yourself a short 60-minute train ride from the Inkster Junction Station to Grose Isle. — Saturdays & Sundays in September 2025
42. Enjoy a Corn Maze
Get lost in the seasonal corn maze at A Maze in Corn! — mid-August – end of October 2025
43. Celebrate Culture
Celebrated across the province of Manitoba, the Manitoba Culture Days will feature thousands of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind-the-scenes,” to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, designers, and other creative people in their communities. – September 19 – October 12, 2025
44. Visit a Farmers’ Market
Your local Farmers’ Market is the place to go for local Manitoba-made produce and products. Check out the timing of your nearest one and head there this week.
45. Whitemouth Municipal Museum Heritage Day
Celebrate our heritage with a threshing demonstration, clay oven baked buns, perogy lunch, vintage clothing models, tractor display, old fashioned gospel in the Church, farmers market, BBQ chicken dinner, living museum and kiddie train rides. — September 7, 2025
46. The Sunflower Expo
Explore many different varieties of sunflowers spread over 8 acres and plenty of beautiful photo opportunities! You can also enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer. – August 16 to September 16, 1025
47. Dawson Trail Heritage Tour
The Dawson Trail Heritage Tour showcases the natural, cultural, and historic legacy of Canada’s first all-Canadian route to the West. This self-guided drive takes you along scenic Dawson Road from Richer to Lorette, uncovering the stories that shaped Manitoba and Canada.
48. Pineridge Hollow Fall Fair
Join us for a weekend of fall fun! Enjoy live entertainment on our Fall Fair mainstage, the outdoor Pop-up Pub, a weekend-long Farmer’s Market, food trucks, hay rides through the forest, carnival games, photo ops & more! — September 12 – 14, 2025
49. Visit the Gimli Glider Exhibit
Be educated, enlightened, and entertained at the Gimli Glider Exhibit. The exhibit tells the unique story of Canadian aviation history and has several displays and memorabilia. On display are parts of Guan 604, a large commercial passenger airliner that took its place in history on account of a skilled landing with no fuel.
50. Honey, Garlic & Maple Syrup Festival
Enjoy a “Taste of the Pembina Valley” with pancake breakfast, craft shows, Farmer’s market, display booths, entertainments, cooking Demos, historic town tours, soap box Derby, gourmet alley, and more. – September 6, 2025
Pumpkin Palooza. SIRAS Ag grounds on hwy 236 south of Stonewall mb
Kids event, threshing demo, market, concession
Sat Sept 27 9-2